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Volkswagen Passat Fuel Economy (km/L)

km/L Number of Vehicles
8 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
9 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
10 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
11 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
12 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
13 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
14 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
15 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
16 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
17 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
18 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
19 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
20 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
21 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
22 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
23 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
24 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
25 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
26 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
27 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
28 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
29 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
30 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
31 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
32 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
33 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
34 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
35 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
36 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
37 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
38 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
39 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
40 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
41 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
42 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
43 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
44 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
45 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
46 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
47 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
48 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
49 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
50 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
51 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
52 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
53 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
54 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
55 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
56 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
57 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
58 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
59 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
60 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
61 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
62 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
63 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
64 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
65 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
66 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
67 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
68 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
69 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
70 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
71 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
72 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
73 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
74 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
75 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
76 kilometers per liter 1 vehicles
77 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
78 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
79 kilometers per liter 0 vehicles
80 kilometers per liter 2 vehicles
Model Year Body/Powertrain km/L  
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 44.7
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With the turbocharged 170kW 2.0L I4 engine, 9-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and four-wheel drive, the 2003 Volkswagen Passat has been averaging 44.7 L/100km (liters per 100 kilometers).

The 2003 Volkswagen Passats in this analysis were driven mostly in heavy traffic (about 48 percent of the kilometers driven). The rest of the kilometers were in the city (26 percent), on the highway at an average speed of 65 kilometers per hour (1.5 percent), and in the suburbs (0 percent).

In addition, the average 2003 Volkswagen Passat in this analysis was driven on flat terrain with a medium foot and the AC on only some of the time.
2003 2003 4dr Sedan 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic FWD 47.53
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 71.95
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 63.52
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2003 2003 4dr Sedan 270-hp 4.0L W8 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 50.1
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 190-hp 2.8L V6 5-sp shiftable automatic AWD 46.86
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon 280-hp 3.6L V6 6-sp automated manual FWD 61.2
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp manual FWD 38.93
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2003 2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-sp shiftable automatic FWD 58.8
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Real Gas Mileage of the 2003 Volkswagen Passat

2003 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 134hp 2.0L I4 Diesel
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 The freeway and mixed-driving fuel economy is high for a comfortable 5-passenger car, which compensates for the higher price of diesel fuel. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Acceptable- given that I haul a 110 pound dog and 2 kids and a surfboard a lot of the time. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 I get right around the EPA estimate of 20 mpg around town. However, I frequently see mid to high 30's on the highway, which is way above the EPA rating! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Wagon turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed manual FWD		 Good MPG with the 5 speed manual. The turbo only kicks in when you need it (Well, .5 seconds after you need it - turbo lag) see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 16 in town...26 highway at 75 mph 3 adults with the air on see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 Volkswagen Passat Real Gas Mileage: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I expected 23-24 overall, and 26-28 highway. I get 25 highway and 22 overall, tops. Have to use premium or a mix of plus and premium. Tank is small. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 For the lack of power and performance I would have expected 15% - 20% more mileage that getting. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2004 4dr Sedan turbocharged 170hp 1.8L I4
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 ok MPG, but requires premium. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Sedan 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 Fuel economy could be slightly better, city driving usually gets about 17 mpg. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Averaging 21mpg in suburban/highway driving for a long time... not so great. A high-torque engine and heavy chassis requires lots of gallons of premium fuel. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2003 4dr Sedan 270-horsepower 4.0L W8
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 As an 8 cylinder engine, the overall fuel economy is not as good as the Passat 6 or 4 cylinder versions. Expect, on average, to get 18 mpg city and 22 mpg highway with a mixed of around 19-20mpg. 21 Gallon tank can be quite expensive to fill. see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 I don't think 21 mpg is that good! see full Volkswagen Passat review
2002 4dr Wagon 190-horsepower 2.8L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		 V6 is very thirsty in the city. see full Volkswagen Passat review
 

2003 Volkswagen Passat Gas Mileage (km/L)

Unlike other fuel economy surveys, TrueDelta's Real-World Gas Mileage Survey includes questions about how and where a car was driven. So you can get an idea of the Volkswagen Passat's real-world km/L based on how and where you drive a car.